ADMISSION TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The application process and entry requirements required for admission
to University College Cork vary depending on whether an applicant is an EU or a Non-EU applicant.

Under the EU/EEA/Swiss Agreement, students from EEA countries and
Switzerland will be treated the same with regards to nationality as EU
nationals. Students from these countries, who meet the criteria of the
free fees scheme including residency in another member state may be
deemed eligible for free fees.

An EU applicant is defined as one who meets the criteria outlined in
category A or, alternatively, B or C below:

Criteria for determining the EU status of an applicant

(A) EU and eligibilty for FREE FEES SCHEME:

First time undergraduate i.e. cannot possess a previous degree
qualification or have attended third level within the previous five
years

AND

Nationality Test - Must hold one of the following:

EU/EEA/Swiss States passport Or

Original Irish Birth Certificate Or

Original EU/EEA/Swiss States Nationality Identity Card Or

Official Irish Refugee Status (requires the original letter from
the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform indicating that
the appropriate status has been granted) Or

Official Irish Refugee Status - family member (requires the
original letter from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law
Reform which confirms family member status under Section 18 of
Refugee Act 1996 and GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) card)

AND

Previous Work/Studies Test

An applicant must have spent 3 of the last 5 years in full time
study or work in an EU/EEA/Swiss member state prior to the
commencement of the programme.

This full time study/work requirement will be deemed satisfied in
the case of an applicant for whom a spouse/parent is claiming a tax
benefit, which must be confirmed by a P21 form or evidence of social
welfare benefits.

With effect from the academic year 2013/14, a ‘Change of Nationality’ clause formed part of the Free Fees Schemes. Students who acquire EEA citizenship during their third level studies may be entitled to free tuition fees for the remainder of their course of study as follows:

Students who acquire EEA citizenship up to 31st December in an academic year may be entitled to free tuition fees from the second half of the academic year.

Students who acquire EEA citizenship from 1st January may be entitled to free tuition fees from the commencement of the next academic year.

In order to be eligible under this ‘Change of Nationality’ clause students must have met all other criterion of the Free Fees Schemes, apart from nationality, at date of entry to their course of study

(B) EU and liable for EU TUITION FEES (Nationality Test)

Must hold one of the following:

EU/EEA/Swiss States passport Or

Original Irish Birth Certificate Or

Original EU/EEA/Swiss States Nationality Identity Card Or

Official Irish Refugee Status (requires the original letter from
the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform indicating that
the appropriate status has been granted) Or

Official Irish Refugee Status - family member (requires the
original letter from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law
Reform which confirms family member status under Section 18 of
Refugee Act 1996 and GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) card)

AND

Previous Studies Test:

Where an applicant has received ALL his/her full time post- primary
education within the EU/EEA/Swiss States, but has not been resident
for three of the five years immediately prior to University entry.

(C) EU and liable for EU TUITION FEES (Residency Test)

An applicant's principal residence for the purpose of taxation
must have been in an EU/EEA/Swiss member state for a minimum of 3 of
the 5 years prior to entry to University. Prior residence for
full-time study purposes does not satisfy the residency requirement.

If an applicant is under 23 years of age on the start date of
the programme then the principal residence of the parents will
be examined for the purpose of taxation.

If an applicant is over 23 years of age on the start date of
the course then the principal residence of the application for
the purpose of taxation is examined.

A P21 form will be required in both instances.

AND

Previous Work Test (Applicable where student was not in full
time education)

An applicant must have spent 3 of the last 5 years working in an
EU/EEA/Swiss member state prior to the commencement of the
programme.

This fulltime study/work requirement will be deemed satisfied in
the case of an applicant for whom a spouse/parent is claiming a tax
benefit, which must be confirmed by a P21 form or evidence of social
welfare benefits.

For each of the above criteria, documentary evidence in relation to
status will be sought where it is deemed necessary. An applicant who
does not meet the above criteria is a Non-EU applicant. Please
note that the initial status assigned to a student upon entry to the
University will be applied for the duration of their programme i.e.
students classified for fee purposes, as Non-EU will not be
permitted to change the fee status following admission. The
exception to this is Non-EU students awarded official refugee status
whilst pursuing their course of study at UCC, in which case the status
can be changed from Non-EU to EU at the start of the next academic
year. Students who have been classified as non-EU for undergraduate
registration will retain this status for postgraduate registration
also unless they have worked full-time for a period of at least three
years in an EU Member State prior to the commencement of the
postgraduate course.

Children of Irish Emigrants and other qualifying European Citizens

Following the Minister for Education’s announcement on Friday, 14 March 2014 regarding changes to how third level fees for the children of Irish emigrants will be assessed; the current position is as follows:

The planned changes apply to new undergraduate entrants from the 2015/16 academic session onwards.

The planned changes relate to students being eligible for the EU fee rate rather than the Non-EU fee for their programme.

Documentary evidence of completion of at least five academic years of study in the EU/EEA/Switzerland (at either primary or post-primary) will be required by the University. e.g. confirmation/certification from the schools attended.

Once an applicant has established their EU or Non-EU status they
should then follow the application process outlined in:

DATE OF APPLICATION

Completed applications must be received
in the Central Applications Office normally on or before 1st February of the year of proposed entry.

LATE APPLICATION

With the exception of EU/EEA and Swiss States applicants making a
mature student application or applying for a restricted application
programme, other applicants, for an additional fee, may make a late
application to the CAO. Late applications are those which are received
in the CAO between 2nd February and 1st May (inclusive). The latest
date for receipt of completed CAO application forms is 1st
May (5.15 p.m.) each year. Such applicants are not penalised in regard
to programme choice, apart from restricted application programmes,
which are detailed in the CAO Handbook and below:

UCC Restricted Application Programmes

CK104 Arts-Music:

CK112 Drama and Theatre Studies;

CK114 Social Science - Youth and Community Work;

CK115 Social Work; (Mature applicants only)

CK701 Medicine (Undergraduate Entry);

CK710 General Nursing;

CK712 Children's and General Nursing (Integrated)

CK720 Mental Health Nursing;

CK730 Intellectual Disability Nursing

CK740 Midwifery

CK791 Medicine (Graduate Entry)

An EU/EEA/Swiss States student registered in any year of an Irish third level programme that they accessed via CAO, who is
competing on the basis of school leaving results, may make a late
application to the CAO up to 22nd July, 2017 for the first year of
another programme (apart from Restricted Application programmes).
These late applications must be stamped by the Admissions Office, UCC.
Applicants must write their previous CAO application number on the top
of Page 1 of the Application Form.

All late applicants are required to pay an additional CAO Application
Fee.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS

CAO applicants for full-time degrees must normally
have reached 17 years of age by 15th January of the year following entry to UCC. Where a candidate
below that age seeks to enter UCC, special application for exemption from the age requirement must be made in
writing to the Admissions Officer, and should preferably be
accompanied by a letter of support from the School Principal and a parent.

CATEGORY OF APPLICATION

Eligible EU/EEA and Swiss States applicants may make an application
for consideration for full-time degree programmes in the following
categories:

An eligible applicant may apply and compete for a place in more than
one category. The criteria for entry and selection are outlined in the
following sections.

Applications from School Leavers

To compete for a place as a School Leaver an applicant must
satisfy the minimum entry and any specific programme requirements
outlined in Table 1 and then compete on the basis of the results
obtained in school leaving qualifications or in the case of Medicine
(CK701) school leaving qualifications and the HPAT result.

PLEASE NOTE THESE REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO SEPTEMBER 2017 IRISH LEAVING
CERTIFICATE ENTRANTS (equivalent qualifications are required for
EU/EEA and Swiss States students presenting with other School Leaving
Qualifications). For example those presenting GCE/GCSE results may
satisfy the minimum entry requirements by passing the GCE/GCSE
in six subjects obtaining passes in GCE (A Levels) in two subjects at
Grade C or better and the remaining four subjects at either GCSE
(Grades A - C) or the GCE (A Level) (Grades A - E) or a combination of
both, provided the minimum entry requirements and additional programme
requirements outlined in Table 1 are satisfied. Contact the Admissions
Office, UCC for details (admissions@ucc.ie) .

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects
and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the
Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics and
three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

None

CK407

Mathematical Sciences

H3 in Mathematics

CK402

Biological and
Chemical Sciences

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects
and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the
Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics, one
laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and
two other subjects recognised for entry
purposes.

H4 in either a Laboratory
Science Subject or Mathematics
or Applied Mathematics

CK404

Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences

CK406

Chemical Sciences

CK408

Physics and
Astrophysics

CK405

Genetics

H4 in Biology

CK409

Industrial Physics

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

H4 in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics; if the H4 is in Applied Mathematics, a H6 in Mathematics is also required + a H4 in a Laboratory Science subject

CR320

Biomedical Science (offered jointly by UCC
and CIT - see CR320 on page 27 in the CAO Handbook)

Minimum H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish or English, Mathematics, either Physics, Chemistry or Biology and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects
O6/H7 in four other subjects in the
Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics, one
laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and
two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

H4 in either a Laboratory
Science Subject or Mathematics
or Applied Mathematics

CK505

Food Science

CK502

Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects
and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the
Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics and
three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

H5 in one subject, H4 in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics (if the H4 is in Applied Mathematics, a H6 in Mathematics is also required); O6/H7 in either three or four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate in Irish*, English, a Laboratory Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) or Technology, and one other subject recognised for entry purposes

None

CK600 PCE**

Process and Chemical
Engineering

None

CK600 CSE**

Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

None

CK600 NRG**

Energy Engineering

None

CK600 EEE**

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

None

CK606

Architecture

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other
subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*,
English, Mathematics and three other subjects recognised for
entry purposes.

None

* Applicants should refer to the section Requirements
with Regard to Irish.
**Student applies to the single code CK600 - students select one of the options NPF, PCE, CSE, NRG or EEE. NPF: Applicants for NPF decide on their stream at the end of First Year. Choice may be restricted subject to discipline capacities.

HONOURS BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Level
8) IN THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH

Minimum Grade H4 in Chemistry and in either
Physics or Biology and O6/H7l in the Leaving
Certificate in Irish*, English, another language*, and
Mathematics

Subject and Leaving Certificate points requirements must be
achieved in the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate (or
equivalent) examination. Candidates must also present a valid HPAT score**.

CK702

Dentistry #+²%

None

CK703

BPharm/MPharm +#²%

Minimum H5 in Chemistry and a H4 in Physics or Biology and O6/H7 in the Leaving Certificate in Irish*, English, another language* and Mathematics

CK704

Occupational Therapy+#%

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, another language*, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and one other subject recognised for entry purposes

H4 in a Laboratory Science Subject

CK705

Speech and Language Therapy+#%

H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, another language*, Mathematics, one Laboratory Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and one other subject recognised for entry purposes

H4 in a language other than English + H4 in a Laboratory Science Subject

CK706

Public Health #

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other
subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*,
English, another language*, Mathematics, one laboratory science
subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with
Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and one other subject
recognised for entry purposes.

H4 in either a Laboratory Science subject or Mathematics or
Applied Mathematics

CK710

General Nursing#+•²

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in
four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate
from Irish*, English, Mathematics, one laboratory science
subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with
Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other
subjects recognised for entry purposes.

None

CK712

Children's and General Nursing (Integrated)#+•²

None

CK720

Mental Health Nursing#+•²

None

CK730

Intellectual Disability Nursing#+•²

None

CK740

Midwifery#+•²

None

* Applicants should refer to the section Requirements
with Regard to Irish and Third Language.
# Vetting will be required for students on these programmes
+ Health screening requirements must be satisfied for these programmes
• Applicants who have previously been unsuccessful (academic and/or
placement) in Medicine or any Nursing or Midwifery programme are deemed not to be “in good standing” and will only be considered for re-entry to Medicine or Nursing or Midwifery in UCC on a case-by- case application basis. These will be considered by the relevant Programme Board and applicants should include any details of extenuating circumstances with their application.
*These programmes are subject to the University's Fitness to Practise
Policy, see here.

**HPAT -
Ireland

The admissions test selected by the Irish Medical Schools is called
HPAT- Ireland (Health Professions Admission Test - Ireland). This test
is independently administered by ACER (Australian Council for
Educational Research). ACER has an excellent international reputation
and a track record in the development, management and research of
selection tests for undergraduate medical and health related
programmes. The HPAT-Ireland test measures a candidate's logical
reasoning and problem solving skills as well as non-verbal reasoning
and the ability to understand the thoughts, behaviour and/or
intentions of people. It does not test academic knowledge and
candidates do not require special understanding of any academic
discipline. However, some familiarity with the question types
typically presented in HPAT-Ireland may be an advantage and
therefore sample questions are available at www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au.
The test will complement the Leaving Certificate Examination
assessment for selecting applicants for admission to an undergraduate
Medical School.

Format of Test
The HPAT-Ireland test is a 2.5 hour paper-based test consisting of three
modules or sections:

Weighting

(i) Logical Reasoning and Problem Solving

2

(ii) Interpersonal Understanding

2

(iii) Non-Verbal Reasoning

1

All questions are in multiple choice format with 4 or 5 possible
responses, from which the candidate is asked to choose the most
appropriate response. There is only one correct response. Further
details regarding the test, including the approximate number of
questions in each section, can be found at www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students who might require special testing conditions. Such students should contact ACER online as soon as possible after registration.

Scoring of Test
Candidates receive a score for each of the three sections taken, together with an Overall Score. The Overall Score will be a weighted aggregrate of the three section scores. Each of the three sections will be expressed on a score of 0 to 100 (these are not percentage marks) and the maximum
score a candidate can receive is 300. In addition to the overall
score, HPAT-Ireland candidates will also receive an overall percentile
rank to give them an indication of how well they performed against
other HPAT-Ireland candidates.

Application procedure and cost
In addition to their application to the CAO, www.cao.ie,
students must also apply directly to ACER to complete the HPAT-Ireland
test. Applicants for the test will apply on-line to ACER at www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au.
The cost of applying to the HPAT-Ireland test in 2017 will be
approximately €120.00 per candidate. This fee will cover on-line
registration for the test, materials required for the paper test,
provision of test results to the candidate and the transfer of results
to the CAO.

Test date
The only sitting of the HPAT-Ireland test in 2017 will take place on a date to be confirmed. There will be no alternative test date for HPAT-Ireland.
If, for any reason, a candidate is unable to sit the test on the date,
the only option available will be to sit the test in 2018 or later.
HPAT results are valid for one year only.

Test centres
Test centres will be located in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Waterford. Every effort will be
made to accommodate applicants in their preferred test centre.
However, as capacity in some test centres may be limited, places in
those venues will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Early
application for the test is advised.

23:59hrs on 1 February (to allow some time after CAO closing
date). No registration after this deadline

Date of HPAT-Ireland test

date to be confirmed

Round 1 CAO offers

Monday, 14 August 2017 (provisional)

Allocation of places based on the combination of Leaving
Certificate Examination results and the HPAT-Ireland score

Allocation of places for Medicine
will be determined on the basis of a combination of the Leaving
Certificate Examination (LCE) score and the HPAT-Ireland score. The
sole competitive selection criterion for entry to medicine will be on
the basis of the weighted combination of the Leaving Certificate Examination up to 550 points and the HPAT-Ireland. Before the scores are
combined, Leaving Certificate Examination scores above 550 points will
be rounded to the nearest 5 points and moderated e.g. a score of 562 will be rounded to 560 and will result in a moderated score of 552.

Table: Adjusted points from 550 points

Rounded LC Score

Moderated LC Score

550

550

555

551

560

552

565

553

570

554

575

555

580

556

585

557

590

558

595

559

600

560

605

561

610

562

615

563

620

564

625

565

The Leaving Certificate and the HPAT-Ireland scores will be combined
and recorded as a special CAO points score in the case of medicine
programmes. The combined score will then be used to offer a place to
an applicant for the highest of their programme choices to which they
are entitled (if any), in line with standard CAO procedures, www.cao.ie.

* Requirements With Regard To Irish and Third
Language

1. The basic requirement with regard to Irish

Candidates born in the Republic of Ireland (26 counties) must pass
Irish in the Leaving Certificate or GCE/GCSE Examinations. This
requirement applies whether the candidate is presenting the Leaving
Certificate or another examination for matriculation, unless one of
the conditions for an exemption, as set out at 3 below, is satisfied.

2. Exemption from Irish for candidates born outside the Republic of Ireland
The following candidates will automatically be granted an exemption from Irish. It is not necessary for them to apply to NUI.

Candidates resident in Northern Ireland

Candidates whose permanent residence is in Northern Ireland and who are presenting GCE/GCSE qualifications for matriculation

Candidates born outside Ireland (32 Couties) whose permanent residence is outside Ireland and who are presenting qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate for matriculation

3. Other exemptions from Irish

Candidates born outside the Republic of Ireland (26 counties)(i) Candidates born outside the Republic of Ireland, not covered by 2 above, and who are presenting the Leaving Certificate for matriculation, must complete Sections A and B of the Exemption Application Form and send this to NUI with a copy of their Birth Certificate

(ii) Candidates born in the Republic of Ireland (26 counties) but

whose primary education up to the age of eleven years was outside
the Republic of Ireland (26 counties); or

who resided outside the Republic of Ireland (26 counties) during
at least three years of their post-primary education or

who, in the course of their primary and post-primary education combined, spent at least three continuous years outside the Republic of Ireland (26 counties).

Note: N.B. In each of these cases in ii above, candidates must
complete Section A of the Exemption Application Form, have Section C
of the Form completed and signed by the Principal/Head of their school
and send the completed form to the NUI.

(iii) Candidates submitting a Certificate of Exemption on the
basis of a Specific Learning Disability affecting basic language
skills in the mother tongue.

Any candidate who is granted exemption from Irish on this ground in
school and who intends applying for a place in a Constituent
University or other Recognised or other Associated College, is required to send to NUI:

a completed Exemption Application Form (complete Section A and
have Section D completed and signed by the Principal/Head of your
school) together with

a copy of the DES Certificate of Exemption, signed by the
Principal/Head of school where the certificate was issued and

the relevant professional psychologist's report.

Applications for exemption from Irish will also be considered from
the following candidates:

(iv) Candidates who have not received a DES Certificate of
Exemption (see (iii) above) but who are certified by a professional
psychologist as having a Specific Learning Disability affecting
basic language skills in the mother tongue (e.g. a dyslexic
condition warranting exemption)

Candidates in this situation are required to send to NUI:

a completed Exemption Application Form (complete Section A and
have Section E completed and signed by the Principal/Head of your
school) together with

a Certification Form signed by a professional psychologist
(available from NUI)

the psychologist's report.

It should be noted that psychologists' reports certifying learning
disability should be no more than three years old i.e. where
candidates apply during the 2016/2017 academic year, reports should be
dated no later than 1 September 2014. See also note below under the Third Language Requirement (Students with Dyslexic Conditions). Candidates
granted exemption from Irish in accordance with (iii) or (iv) above
will also be granted exemption from the Third Language requirement.

Where the candidate intends to present another language
(apart from English) as a Leaving Certificate subject, the rationale
for presenting the other language, while seeking exemption from
Irish on the basis of a learning disability affecting language
skills, must be set out clearly and accompany the application for
exemption.

4. It should be noted that

Applications for exemptions are considered on an individual basis and may be presented to the University at any stage following completion
of the Junior Certificate.

Exemption Application Forms and Certification Forms (see (iv) above) are available from the National University of Ireland, 49
Merrion Square, Dublin 2 (tel. 01 439 2424) or may be
downloaded from www.nui.ie/college

Candidates who are exempted from Irish may present, as their sixth subject, any other subject accepted for Matriculation
Registration purposes

The criteria for the granting of an exemption from the NUI Irishand/or Third Language requirements are not the same as those
for the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE). Therefore the granting of an NUI exemption does not mean that a student is
automatically eligible under DARE

Application for an NUI language exemption does not imply that application has been made to DARE; application to DARE must be
made through the CAO

Candidates born outside the Republic of Ireland (26 counties), or qualifying under (ii) above, and who have been granted
exemption from Irish, may nevertheless present Irish as a subject for Matriculation to fulfil the requirement to present a language
other than English. (This provision is mainly relevant to students from Northern Ireland, and to other students born outside Ireland who present Irish as a Leaving Certificate, GCE or GCSE subject).It is essential for candidates intending to use Irish for thispurpose to contact NUI so that their status in terms offulfilling language requirements may be recorded.

Candidates presenting the International Baccalaureate Diploma for Matriculation, and whose primary and post-primary education has
been in the Republic of Ireland (26 counties), will satisfy the Irish language requirement by presenting a pass in Irish in the Leaving
Certificate.

Please forward the Certificate of Exemption, once received, to the CAO.

Third Language

Students with Dyslexic Conditions

The NUI is also prepared to consider applications seeking exemption
from the Third Language requirement from students who are certified by
a qualified professional psychologist as having a Specific Learning
Disability affecting basic language skills in the mother tongue (e.g.
a dyslexic condition warranting exemption). Such applications are
considered on an individual basis and may be presented to the
University at any stage following completion of the Junior
Certificate. Applicants are required to send to the NUI:

a completed Exemption Application Form (complete Section A and
have Section E completed and signed by the Principal/Head of your
school) together with

a NUI Certification Form completed by a professional psychologist
and

the psychologist's report.

Exemption Application Forms and NUI Certification Forms are available
from the National University of Ireland, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
(Tel: 01 4392424), or may be downloaded from www.nui.ie/college

It should be noted that psychologists' reports certifying learning
difficulty should be no more than three years old i.e. where
candidates apply during the 2016/2017 academic year, reports should be
dated no earlier than 1 September 2013. Candidates granted exemption
from Irish in accordance with provisions 5.3(iii) and (iv) in the NUI
Handbook* in relation to Irish will also be granted exemption from the
Third Language requirement.

Hearing-impaired Candidates

Students who are certified to the National University of Ireland by
an appropriate professional authority as having serious hearing
impairment are permitted to matriculate in six subjects as follows:

Irish or English

Any other five subjects accepted for entry purposes, provided
College requirements are otherwise satisfied.

UCC SCORING SCHEME 2017

Once school leaving applicants have satisfied the above matriculation
requirements they then compete (with the exception of applicants for
Medicine (CK701)), with other qualified applicants, on the basis of
the following scoring scheme and conditions. (For the scoring scheme
for Medicine (CK701), please see here.)

Higher Level

Ordinary Level

Higher Level Maths Points

Grade

Points

Grade

Points

H1

100

125

H2

88

113

H3

77

132

H4

66

91

H5

56

O1

56

81

H6

46

O2

46

71

H7

37

O3

37

H8

0

O4

28

O5

20

O6

12

O7

0

O8

0

25 bonus points are awarded to students who obtain Grade H6 or higher in the Mathematics examination in the Irish Leaving
Certificate or equivalent.

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Link Modules

UCC awards the following points to the Leaving Certificate Vocational
Programme Link Modules:

Distinction

66 points

Merit

46 points

Pass

28 points

Points are calculated on the basis of the six best recognised subjects taken at one examination sitting. An applicant can present for a school-leaving examination in two or more years (with the exception of Medicine (CK701)) and the applicant will be credited with the highest points achieved in one of these sittings.

Students wishing to be considered for undergraduate entry to
Medicine (CK701) are required to meet the points and matriculation
requirements in the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate. They
are also required to sit the HPAT examination in the same year of application.

While Link Modules are counted for point scoring purposes they may
not be counted as one of the six subjects to satisfy minimum entry
requirements.

The one examination sitting restriction is applicable for points
purposes only and does not affect the separate minimum entry
requirements of the National University of Ireland i.e. it is still
possible to satisfy the minimum entry and additional programme
requirements over more than one year (except in the case of
undergraduate entry to Medicine (CK701)).

Medicine (CK701) - Allocation of places based on the combination
of Leaving Certificate Examination results and the HPAT-Ireland
score, please see here.

UCC generally distinguishes between EU/EEA/Swiss States
applicants on equal point scores by appending to each score a random,
computer-generated number. Where there are more applicants than there
are places at the final cut-off point for a particular programme, the
random number system is applied to select students. It should be noted
that entry points are not predetermined, but depend on the number and
standard of applicants in a particular year.

ALLOCATION/ACCEPTANCE OF PLACES

The CAO will inform all applicants as soon as possible after the
issue of the Leaving Certificate results (usually mid-August) of the
outcome of their applications. Those offered places will be asked to accept their offer with the CAO by a specified date. In
the case of an applicant who fails to reply by the specified date, the
offer will lapse and the place will be offered to the candidate next
in order of merit, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Applications from Access Students

(a) Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university scheme which offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school levers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland. HEAR has been established by a number of Higher Education
Institutions based on clear evidence that socio-economic disadvantage
has a negative impact on educational achievement at school and
progression to higher education.

Only school leavers who provide satisfactory evidence relating to their
socio-economic circumstances may compete for a quota of places allocated to applicants on a reduce points basis. As the minimum entry and subject requirements may differ between colleges and courses, applicants should check the requirements of each preference listed on your CAO form. Students who accept places in University College
Cork through HEAR are offered a variety of academic, personal and
social supports throughout their undergraduate studies.

Who should apply to HEAR?School leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are under the age of 23 as of 1 January 2017 and who are resident in the Republic of Ireland may apply to HEAR. Mature and FETAC/QQI students have different admission
routes and you can get further information on these routes from the
Admissions Office in University College Cork.

How to apply to HEAR?
Step 1
Apply online to CAO (www.cao.ie) by
17:15 on 1 February 2017.

Step 2
No later than 17:15 on 1 March 2017, you must indicate in your CAO application that you wish to apply for the HEAR scheme and you must fully and correctly complete all elements of the HEAR form (the HEAR form is part of your CAO application).

Step 3
Submit relevant evidence in support of your application to arrive at
CAO by 17:15 on 1 April 2017.

(b) Disability Access Route to Education
(DARE)

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a supplementary
admissions scheme for school leavers with disabilities. DARE was
established by a number of Higher Education Institutions as clear
evidence shows that disability can have a negative impact on
educational attainment at school and on progression to higher
education.

School leavers who meet the eligibility criteria compete for a quota
of places allocated to applicants on a reduced points basis in UCC.
All applicants must meet the Irish Leaving Certificate matriculation/minimum entry and subject requirements (unless exempt by the NUI).

Who Should Apply to DARE?
DARE is for school leavers (under 23 years of age as of January 1st 2016)
who have the ability to benefit from and succeed in higher education
but who may not be able to meet the points for their preferred course
due to the impact of a disability. Mature Students have different
admissions routes and you can get further information on these routes
from The Mature Student Office, UCC. (T:+353 (0)21-4903670, E: mary.osull@ucc.ie)

How to Apply to DARE? Step 1
Apply online to CAO (www.cao.ie) by 17.15 on 1 February 2017.

Step 2
Indicate that you wish to apply for DARE and complete section A of the DARE online application by 17.15 on 1 March 2017.

Step 3
Submit relevant evidence in support of your application to arrive at CAO by 17.15 on 1 April 2017. Please refer to the Pre-Entry Section on the Disability Support Service website: www.ucc.ie/dss.

More information on DARE is available from your school
Guidance Counsellor or UCC Access Office/Disability Office. The
Disability Support Service hosts DARE clinics to inform applicants on
the DARE application process. The provisional dates for these clinics can be found at www.ucc.ie/dss.

(c) Mature Students

Applications through the CAO from mature students are welcome and
quotas are reserved in most programmes for competition among such
applicants. In the selection of mature students, criteria other than
school-leaving qualifications are taken into account and
interviews/assessment tests may be used as part of the assessment
procedure for some programmes.

Mature applicants applying for Medicine
(CK701) will be asked to present a valid HPAT-Ireland
score**. Mature applicants who have not satisfied the specific
programme requirements outlined in Table 1 may, on the recommendation
of the College/Faculty concerned, be admitted on the grounds of mature
years. Requirements for Mature Students and details of selection
criteria and test dates are outlined in the Mature Student Guide,
which may be obtained from the Mature Student Office, UCC. Applicants
are advised to read this guide before applying to the CAO.

Please note
that mature applicants for degree programmes in the
College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science, on completion of their CAO application, are required to register online for
the Mature Student Admissions Pathway Test (MSAP) which is the admissions
test for mature applicants for all programmes in the College of Arts,
Celtic Studies and Social Sciences. The Mature Student Admissions
Pathway (MSAP) will take place on 4th March 2017.

The purpose of MSAP is to assess the applicant’s ability to
understand and analyse material given, to think critically about
issues and to organise and express thoughts in a logical and effective
way. This test is independently administered by ACER (Australian
Council for Educational Research). ACER has an excellent international
reputation and a track record in the development, management and
research of selection tests for entry to higher education. The MSAP test is a 2 hour paper-based test consisting
of two sections.

There are two writing tasks. One invites an argumentative response, and the other invites a personal response. Written English is assessed on the following criteria:

the quality of what is said in the piece of writing

the quality of the structure and organisation developed to say something

the quality of the language used to organise and present what is said

Each piece of writing is assessed by two independent markers.

MODULE 2 - Reasoning in the Humanities and Social Sciences: 1 hour

35 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are asked to choose the most appropriate response from four possible answers. There is only one correct response.
Module 2 questions focus on interpretation and understanding of ideas in language. For example:

identifying the main idea in a passage

interpreting specific words and phrases

inferences or deduced meanings

analysing and understanding stimulus material

manipulation of information and solving problems

Scoring of Test
Candidates receive results for all modules of the MSAP test attempted. MSAP results are reported on a range usually between 50 and 150, with a mean score of 100. The MSAP scale scores reflect the differing abilities of the candidates and different degrees of difficulty of the test items.

Percentile ranks are provided to help make sense of the scaled scores, and indicate the percentage of candidates receiving scores below a certain score. For example, if a score of 117 has a percentile of 80, it means that a candidate who achieves a score of 117 has a higher result than 80% of the candidate population (i.e. they are in the top 20% of the candidate population).

An Overall MSAP score is also reported. Results from Module 1 and the multiple choice modules are averaged.

Application procedure and cost
In addition to their application to the CAO, www.cao.ie,
students must also apply directly to ACER to complete the MSAP-Ireland
test. Applicants for the test will apply on-line to ACER at www.msap.acer.edu.au.
The cost of applying to the MSAP-Ireland test in 2016/17 was approximately €78 per candidate. A late application fee of approximately €35 applied between 5 and 19 Feb 2017. This fee will cover on-line registration for the test,
materials required for the paper test, provision of test results to
the candidate and the transfer of results to the CAO.

Test date
The only sitting of the MSAP-Ireland test in 2017 will take place on a date to be confirmed. There will be no alternative test date for MSAP-Ireland.
If, for any reason, a candidate is unable to sit the test on that
date, the only option available will be to sit the test in 2017 or
later. MSAP-Ireland results can be used for application to the College
of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science for 2 years. Therefore, if
a candidate takes the test in 2017, the result can be used for
admission in 2017 and 2018 only.

Test centres
Test centres will be located in Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Galway. Every effort
will be made to accommodate applicants in their preferred test centre.
However, as capacity in some test centres may be limited, places in
those venues will be allocated on a first-come basis. Early
application for the test is advised.

in the case of the Arts Music (Hons) Programme , the Music Entrance test requirement is not waived for mature students

in the case of the Drama and Theatre Studies (Hons) Programme, the Special Drama Workshop test requirement is not waived for mature students

in the case of the BComm (Hons) (International) Programmes, the honours language pre-requisite is not waived for mature students

in the case of the BCL (French) (Hons) Programme, the honours language pre-requisite is not waived for mature students

in the case of the Engineering (Hons) Programmes, the honours Mathematics pre-requisite is not waived for mature students

in the case of the Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy (Hons) Programmes, the honours Chemistry and either Biology or Physics pre-requisites are not waived for mature students

in the case of the Occupational Therapy (Hons) Programme, the honours Laboratory Science subject pre-requisite can be waived for mature students but only if the student provides proof of a significant grade in an Anatomy and Physiology Module at FETAC/QQI level 5 (please confirm with OT Department)

in the case of the Speech and Language Therapy (Hons) Programme, the honours Laboratory Science subject and language (other than English) pre-requisites are not waived for mature students

To be eligible to compete for one of these reserved places in 2017,
mature student applicants must be 23 years old on or before 1st January, 2017.

Programmes Specifically for Mature Students

The following programmes are available only to students applying on
the grounds of mature years:

CK115 BSW (Hons) Social WorkCK114 BSocSc (Hons) Youth and Community Work is available to studentsapplying on the grounds of mature years. It also has a progression route for applicants from the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education who meet the following criteria:

Applicants must hold a 2.1 minimum in one of the following programmes offered by the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education in UCC:

Diploma in Youth and Community Work;

Diploma in Non-Formal Guidance;

Diploma in Social Studies;

Diploma in Autism Studies;

Diploma in Development Studies;

Diploma in Disability Studies;

Diploma in Leadership in the Community;

Diploma in Social and Psychological Health Studies;

Diploma in Social Enterprises and Community Development Practice;

Diploma in Women’s Studies;

Diploma in Youth and Community Work and Physical Activity

Applicants must have reached 21 years of age on or before 1st January of the year of proposed entry.

Applicants should have the equivalent of at least one year of experience, either paid or voluntary, in the youth/community/voluntary sector.

Holders of a 2.1 in the Diploma in Youth and Community Work who subsequently apply for and are offered a place on the degree programme may apply for an exemption from the 10 ECTS module SS1101 Introduction to Youth and Community Work.

A FET/QQI route is also available and is outlined in the section pertaining to FET/QQI entry.

Having applied through the CAO before
1 February 2017 at 5.15pm, Mature Applicants must also register and
apply through the PAS website www.publicjobs.ie
which in 2016 was between 1 February and 8 March 2016 at 5.15pm (dates for 2017 to be confirmed). This is required as
PAS undertakes the written assessment on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) www.nmbi.ie.

Applicants must log-on to www.publicjobs.ie
and if they have not previously registered and are a New User they
must ‘Register’ before applying. Applicants must remember their User
Name and Password as they will require these to access their Message
Board for communications from the PAS e.g. invitation to attend for
written assessment, results, etc.

Applicants are asked not to confuse Registering with
Applying. Once an applicant has registered they must then
access the application form, complete and submit it. The application
form will only be available on www.publicjobs.ie
between mid February and early March (exact dates to be confirmed), under the job category
‘Medical’, sub category ‘Nurse/NurseManagement’

To register and apply with PAS applicants should have to hand their
CAO number, a valid e-mail address and their Personal Public Service
(PPS) number (if they have one). Please note that once applicants have
applied, they are advised to check their Message Board (located within
their personal profile) for communications from PAS. If applicants do
not complete all steps, their application will not be considered valid
and they will receive no further consideration.

Applicants will receive an immediate email confirming that their
application has been successfully submitted. This message should be
retained. If the confirmation email is not received within two days
please contact General Service Recruitment in PAS at (01) 858 7400
immediately.

Entry Requirements for Students Presenting QQI (FETAC) Qualifications

Entry to the first year of a degree programmes at UCC is available on a competitive basis to students who present with one of the QQI (FETAC) qualifications listed below. However, students must meet the component requirements and have achieved distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in component awards as outlined on the following pages. The QQI (FETAC) award scheme is presently being updated and the course codes are changing. Please note that the QQI awards now operate the Common Awards Systems (CAS). Please check the QQI website www.qqi.ie for further details.The following are the QQI (FETAC) Level 5/6 links to UCC programmes:Level 5 Awards

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules with at least a PASS in one of the following (if not included already in the four distinctions):

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N0690OR
6N1950OR
6N1949

CommunicationsOR
CommunicationsOR
Personal and Professional Development

G20001OR
G30001

It is expected that there will be up to thirty places on CK102 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Arts with Music CK104
Entry Routes:
Any of the QQI (FETAC) programmes listed here.
with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules with at least a PASS in one of the following (if not included already in the four distinctions):

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N0690
OR
6N1950

Communications
OR
Communications

G20001
OR
G30001

and pass the Music Entrance Test (information on the Music Entrance Test can be found at www.music.ucc.ie)
It is expected that there will be up to five places on CK104 for students with these qualifications.

Applied Psychology CK106Entry Route A:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M2181

Applied Social Studies

EASSX

5M4468

Community Health Services

DCHSX

5M5267

Food Science

CASFX

5M3114

General Studies

ELAXX/NFC001

5M3807

Laboratory Techniques

CASLT

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N0690
5N1833 OR
5N2066Plus one of:
5N0749
5N0754
5N2746

5N1279

Communications
MathematicsOR
Statistics

Applied Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology
Biology
Biology of Human Development
Human Growth and Development

G20001
C20139 OR
B20029

L22541
D20001
C20006
L22312
D20032

Entry Route B:

Code

Title

Old Code

6M2263

Inclusive Education and Training

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

6N1950
6N2226Plus one of:
6N2225
6N2209
6N1949

Communications
Inclusive Education Practice

Differentiated Learning and Instruction
Mental Health Awareness
Personal and Professional Development

It is expected that there will be up to four places on CK106 for students presenting with these qualifications.

English CK109Entry Routes:
Any of the QQI (FETAC) programmes listed here.
with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N0690OR
6N1950

CommunicationsOR
Communications

G20001OR
G30001

It is expected that there will be up to five places on CK106 for students presenting with these qualifications.

World Languages CK110Entry Routes:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M2468

Business Administration

BBSAX

5M2102

Business Studies

BBSXX

5M2154

Cultural and Heritage Studies

ECHSX

6M5014

International Contact Centre Service

BITSX

5M2111

International Trade

BBSIT

5M2073

Language and European Studies

ELESX

5M2069

Marketing

BMXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. greater than 80%) in four modules to include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N0690OR
6N1950

CommunicationsOR
Communications

G20001OR
G30001

and there are also specific language requirements:

French: a distinction in French is required

Irish: a distinction in Irish is required

Non- beginners German: a distinction in German is required

Non-beginners Italian: a distinction in Italian is required

Non-beginners Spanish: a distinction in Spanish is required

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK110 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Early Years and Childhood Studies CK111Entry Route A:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M2009

Early Childhood Care and Education

DCHSC

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N1765
5N1764
5N1773
5N1770

Caring for Children (0-6 years)
Child Development
Early Childhood Education
Working in Childcare

D20159
D20005
D20007
D20153

Entry Route B:

Code

Title

Old Code

School Age Childcare

DSACX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

Child and Adolescent Development
Health Awareness
Integrating Children with Additional Needs
School Age Children
Relationships and Collaborations

L22679
L22680
L21824
N22682
L22681

Entry Route C

Code

Title

Old Code

6M2007

Early Childhood Care and Education

DCXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in the following five modules:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

6N1945
6N1944
6N1933OR
6N1949
6N1974

Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies
Early Childhood Curriculum
Early Learning EnvironmentOR
Personal and Professional Development
Equity and Diversity in Childcare

It is expected that there will be up to ten places on CK111 for students with these qualifications.
Garda Vetting will be required for students on this programme.

Drama and Theatre Studies CK112Entry Routes:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M5151

Performing Arts

EPAXX

Performing Arts Administration

EPAAX

5M5163

Theatre Performance

EPATP

5M5152

Theatre Production

EPATD

with distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N0690

Communications

G20001

and pass the Drama and Theatre Studies Entrance Test (information on the Drama and Theatre Studies Entrance Test can be found at www.ucc.ie/drama)
It is expected that there will be one place on CK112 for students with these qualifications.

Youth and Community Work CK114Entry Routes:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M2181

Applied Social Studies

EASSX

Community Arts

ECAXX

5M2786

Community Care

DCHCC

5M3050

Community Development

ECDXX

5M4468

Community Health Services

DCHSX

5M2154

Cultural and Heritage Studies

ECHSX

5M2009

Early Childhood Care and Education

DCHSC

6M2007

Early Childhood Care and Education

DCXXX

5M3635

Education and Training

EETXX

5M3114

General Studies

ELAXX/NFC001

6M4978

Health Service Supervisory Management Skills

BSMSX

5M4339

Healthcare Support

DHSXX

6M2263

Inclusive Education and Training

6M3115

Information, Advice and Advocacy

5M1761

Intellectual Disability Practice

5M4349

Nursing Studies

DCHSN

School Age Childcare

DSACX

5M5146

Sport and Recreation

DSRXX

5M4732

Youth Work

EYXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules with at least a PASS in one of the following (if not included already in the four distinctions):

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N0690OR
6N1950OR
6N1949

CommunicationsOR
CommunicationsOR
Personal and Professional Development

G20001OR
G30001

Applicants must also have reached 21 years of age on or before 1st January of the year of proposed entry. Applicants should have the equivalent of at least one year’s experience, either paid of voluntary, in the youth/community/voluntary sector. Interview will be used as an additional mechanism.Fitness to PracticeandGarda Vettingwill be required for students on this programme.

It is expected that there will be five places on CK114 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Sports Studies and Physical Education CK116Entry Route:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M5146

Sports, Recreation and Exercise

DSRXX

6M5147

Sports, Recreation and Exercise

DSDCX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include three from:

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

6N4310
6N4045
6N4165
6N4370

Business
Business Law
Finance
Management

It is expected that there will be up to five places on CK201 and three places on CK211 for students presenting with these qualifications.
*Students for CK111 must also meet the HSK L1 language requirement

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N2746OR
5N0737
5N1833Plus two of:
5N2747
5N2751
5N1460

BiologyOR
Microbiology
Mathematics

Chemistry
Laboratory Skills
Physics

C20006OR
C20041
C20139

C20011
C20033
C20048

It is expected that there will be up to five places on CK402 and CK404 for students presenting with these qualifications.Fitness to PracticeandGarda Vettingwill be required for students on these programmes who wish to undertake the Science Education degree outlet.

Genetics CK405Entry Routes:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M3807

Laboratory Techniques

CASLT

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N2746OR
5N0737
5N2747
5N2751
5N1833

BiologyOR
Microbiology
Chemistry
Laboratory Skills
Mathematics

C20006OR
C20041
C20011
C20033
C20139

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK405 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Chemical Sciences CK406Entry Routes:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M3807

Laboratory Techniques

CASLT

5M5267

Food Science

CASFX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include twoof:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N2747
5N1833
5N1460

Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics

C20011
C20139
C20048

It is expected that there will be up to two places available in CK406 for students presenting with the above.Fitness to PracticeandGarda Vettingwill be required for students on this programme who wish to undertake the Science Education degree outlet.

Physics and Astrophysics CK408Entry Routes:

Code

Title

Old Code

Electronic Technology

CELTX

Electronic Technology

CETXX

5M5267

Food Science

CASFX

5M3807

Laboratory Techniques

CASLT

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK408 for students presenting with these qualifications.Fitness to PracticeandGarda Vettingwill be required for students on this programme who wish to undertake the Science Education degree outlet.

Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship CK502Entry Routes:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M2069

Marketing

BMXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N2006
5N2066

Nutrition
Statistics

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK502 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Nutritional Sciences CK504Entry Routes:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M3807

Laboratory Techniques

CASLT

5M5267

Food Science

CASFX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK505 for students presenting with these qualifications.

International Development and Food Policy CK506Entry Routes:

Code

Title

Old Code

5M2102

Business Studies

BBSXX

5M4468

Community Health Services

DCHSX

5M2073

Language and European Studies

ELESX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include three of:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N1350
5N1610
5N0690
5N1444
5N1394
5N1837
5N1370

Applied Economics
Business Administration Skills
Communications
European Studies
Legal Practice and Procedures
Political Studies
Social Studies

B20151
B20005
G20001
E20024
B20132
G20022
G20031

It is expected that there will be up to three places available in CK506 for students presenting with these qualifications.

College of Medicine and HealthPublic Health CK706Entry Route A

Code

Title

Old Code

5M5267

Food Science

CASFX

5M3807

Laboratory Techniques

CASLT

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N2746

5N1833

Plus two of:

5N2747

5N2748

5N2741

5N0737

5N1460

Biology

Mathematics

Chemistry

Food Chemistry

Laboratory Techniques

Microbiology

Physics

C20006

C20139

C20011

C20022

C20033

C20041

C20048

Entry Route B

Code

Title

Old Code

5M4349

Nursing Studies

DCHSN

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N1833
5N0749OR
5N2746

Mathematics*
Anatomy and PhysiologyOR
Biology

C20139
D20001OR
C20006

*Leaving Certificate Mathematics (minimum OC3) will also meet the Mathematics requirement.
It is expected that there will be up to two places available in CK706 for students presenting with these qualifications.
Garda Vetting will be required for students on this programme.

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code

Module Title

Old Module Code

5N0749

5N1279

OR

5N2746

5N4325

Anatomy and Physiology

Biology

OR

Human Growth and Development

Nursing Theory and Practice

D20001

C20006

OR

D20032

D”0012

It is expected that there will be approximately eight places in total available across the Nursing programmes for students presenting with the above.
Garda Vetting will also be required for students on this programme.Due to the competitive nature of the Nursing Programmes, scores will only be calculated when the appropriate award is presented in a single sitting, together with the required modules and grades.

UCC/CAO QQI (FETAC) SCORING SCHEME
Modules that have a credit value of 1 receive the following points:

Distinction

3 - 333 points

Merit

2 - 222 points

Pass

1 - 111 points

The scores for each of the best 8 modules are added up to give a total best 8 grade points tally. UCC only counts the best 8 modules. Places reserved for QQI (FETAC) applicants are then offered in order of merit based on ranking.

APPLICATIONS FOR GRADUATE
ENTRY TO MEDICINE [CK791]

Those persons intending to apply for Graduate Entry to Medicine
(CK791) for entry in September 2017 should note the following:

Entry Requirements: Candidates must hold, or expect to hold by July
2017, a minimum 2H1 (Second Class Honours, Grade 1), or equivalent,
result in their first honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8). For
candidates who meet this requirement, the GAMSAT (Graduate Medical
Schools Admissions Test - Ireland) will then be used as the sole basis
to select students for the programme.

Application to sit the GAMSAT Test in Ireland should be made to the
Australian Council for Educational Research as soon as possible -
please see the website www.gamsat-ie.org
for the closing date and application procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF PLACES

University College Cork reserves the right to limit the number of
admissions to any programme in light of the availability of places for
that programme. Where it is found necessary to limit entry to a
particular programme, places will be allocated on merit to qualified
applicants. Except in the case of UCC+ applicants, applicants with a
disability, or applicants of mature years, FET/QQI applicants and
applicants for Medicine (both undergraduate and graduate entry), such
merit will be assessed on academic performance in school-leaving
examinations only. University College Cork will score those presenting
for the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination in accordance with the
following scoring
scheme in 2017. [This is the scheme, with minor variations,
which will be used to score the vast majority of programmes in all
third level institutions within the CAO scheme].

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE ALREADY ATTENDED A THIRD-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Students who are attending/have attended a third-level programme are
eligible to apply for admission to alternative first year
undergraduate degree/diploma programmes. All such applicants must
apply through the CAO by the required closing date and compete in the
normal way on the basis of their school-leaving results, FET/QQI
qualifications or mature years.

While applications are made through the CAO to full-time degree
programmes, applications are made directly to University
College Cork for part-time degree programmes and for admission at a
level beyond First Year (Non CAO). These non-CAO Applications are
detailed below, under the following headings:

At present an evening programme in Law is offered by the University on a cyclical basis. Details regarding this programmes and its availability in a particular year is
available on request from the Admissions Office.

2. Part-time Degrees

BSc (Hons) (Nursing Studies)

The BSc (Hons) (Nursing Studies) is a post-registration degree for Registered Nurses or Midwives, which is offered annually. Students may choose to take the programme full-time over one academic year or part-time over two academic years. Entrants will be Registered Nurses or Midwives recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or be entitled to be so registered. Applicants from outside Ireland must hold active registration as a nurse in the professional register of their country of residence. Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as for the Degrees in Nursing, as set out here. Further details are available from the Admissions Office, UCC. NOTE: Non-EU students will be scheduled for at least 15 hours of organised daytime tuition each week.

3. Diplomas

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

This is a two-year, full-time day programme leading to a Diploma in
Dental Hygiene. Application forms and details are available in January each year. The programme is confined to students who have
already completed their school leaving examination at the time of application and who meet the
entry requirements; and to mature students, i.e. those who have reached 23
by 1st January of the year of proposed entry. Application forms and
further details are available from the Admissions Office, UCC.
Deferrals are not granted in this programme in the College of Medicine
and Health.

Diploma in Dental Nursing

This two-year, part-time, programme has been specifically designed to
meet the needs of the general dental community. Successful completion
of the programme will permit entry onto the Voluntary Register for
Dental Nurses with the Dental Council of Ireland.

4. Change of Programme within
University College Cork to another First Year Programme

First year students who want to change course must make an application to the Admissions Office before the end of September 2017. An applicant has who has succeeded in gaining a place on a Level 8 Undergraduate programme and who has registered, can apply, provided that:

the applicant has the required points for entry and can satisfy the minimum entry (matriculation) requirements for the programme into which they wish to transfer;

there is a place available.

The application deadline is the end of September and forms are available in the Admissions Office.

Students should be aware that changing between first year programmes after the start of the first semester may impact adversely on their academic performance, depending on how much of the academic year has passed. Change of course is permitted strictly on the basis that students fully accept any such possible academic disadvantage.

An application to change into first year from students currently registered in the second or subsequent years of a UCC programme, or students registered to repeat first year, may be considered in cases where candidates have achieved the cut-off points, where they matriculate for the programme, and where a vacant place is available. Candidates contemplating such a change should note that repeat years are subject to full tuition fees. Students wishing to change into a different first year programme should contact Nóirín Deady, First Year Experience Coordinator, to discuss their options.

5. Transfers to University College Cork

(a) QQI Ordinary Bachelor Degree or equivalent

A number of places are allocated each year in most programmes at a
level beyond First Year to those holding relevant QQI qualifications. Normally, only those who obtain merit/distinction in
the Ordinary Bachelor Degree/Diploma are considered for entry; also the level
at which they are admitted depends on the programme concerned.

Application forms and further details are available from the
Admissions Office, and the closing date for application is 7 July 2017.

Note: Those already in third-level institutions other than UCC wishing
to change to a First Year programme must apply through CAO in
the normal way.

(b) BA (Hons) (Early Years and Childhood Studies) Transfers to
Second Arts

Up to 20 transfer places will be available each year. (If more than
20 students per year wish to transfer, a selection procedure will be
implemented).
Applicants who hold one of the following qualifications will be
considered for transfer:

Three or four year full-time Ordinary Bachelor Degrees of the
QQI or the DIT:
Diploma in Pre-School Care and Education;
Diploma in Social Care;
Diploma in Humanities in Montessori Education;
QQI Degree in Humanities in Montessori Education.

Two-year full-time Higher Certificate in Pre-School Care from the
QQI or the DIT with Merit or Distinction.

The two-year, full-time or three-year, part-time Irish St.
Nicholas Montessori qualification with an award of Distinction or
Highly Commended.

The two-year, full-time AMI Montessori Diploma with a minimum of
two Grade Cs and a Grade B in the written theory examination, the
written practical examination and the oral practical examination.
Applicants eligible for entry under categories 1-4 above may, if
they wish, be allowed to undertake one supervised placement in their
own setting provided that they produce evidence of a minimum of full
time equivalent of 3 years practice experience in a recognised Early
Years and Childhood Setting.

Practitioner Entry: Candidates applying under this category will be
selected on the basis of their prior learning – certified and
experiential

A minimum full-time equivalent of 5 years practice experience in a
recognised Early Years and Childhood setting will be required PLUS
evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional
development (CPD).

In addition, prospective candidates will be required to submit [and
will be assessed on] a 2,000/3,000 word written assignment on a topic
to be assigned.

The above assignment must be submitted with your application by 7 July 2017.

Students wishing to transfer to the Second Year of the Arts Degree
(Early Years and Childhood Studies), who satisfy the above criteria,
should complete the appropriate application form available from the
Admissions Office, UCC, at the start of May preceding the academic
year in which they wish to commence their studies.

(c) BComm (Hons)/BComm (International) with Chinese Studies*

Application for entry to the second year of CK201 BComm (Hons)
(Commerce)/BComm (International) with Chinese Studies programme will
be considered for students who:

(a) have passed the two year Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
Diploma in Business Studies and have met the following requirements:

obtained at least Grade B in all 6 subjects taken in the Summer
Examination

and obtained at least 3 Grade A's across all 6 subjects

or

(b) have passed the one year QQI/FET Level 6
Business (6M4985) or Management (6M4587) (having previously passed a one year QQI/FET Level 5
or equivalent) and have met the following requirements:

Students must have distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in 5 modules
in the FET/QQI Level 6 which must include the following:

CODE

Module - Level 5

6N4310

Business Management

and

and

6N1950

Communications

Plus three from:

6N4370

Marketing Communications

6N4188

Marketing Management

6N3750

Human Resource Management

or

or

6N3945

Managing People

6N4165

Finance

6N4045

Business Law

or

or

6N4322

Employment Law

6N4091

Applied Economics

6N4089

Spreadsheets

* The School of Asian Studies also
reserves the right to interview prospective students to assess their
level of language.

If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, applicants will be
ranked on the basis of their overall results having met the criteria
outlined above and the places will be offered to the top ranked
students.

It is expected there will be up to 3 places for students presenting
with these qualifications. Application forms are available from the
Admissions Office and must be returned by a date towards the end of July.

Other Transfers

Students currently registered in other third-level institutions who
wish to transfer to UCC at a level beyond First Year (for programmes
other than Dentistry) should contact the Admissions Office
for a transfer application form. Qualified applicants will be
considered for transfer where places are available.

Transfers to Medicine will be on a case-by-case basis and will be confined to students admitted to a Medical Programme through the CAO process. Applications are also only considered for transfers into Years 2 or 3 of the five year programme. Decisions will be based on whether there is a place available and on compatibility of the courses. As we have strictly regulated EU quotas there are very few vacancies, and transfers are often not possible.

Certain restrictions may apply - details are available from the
Admissions Office. The closing date for receipt of completed
applications is July each year.

6. Other

(a) Flexi-Options

Students wishing to apply to study a subject(s)/module(s) as
flexi-options students which does not involve the award of a degree or
diploma, may apply directly to UCC. Information is available from the
Admissions Office. The closing date for receipt of applications is normally mid-August.

Flexi-option students, with the permission of the relevant Head of
Department, may register for modules up to a maximum of 30 credits in
any given academic year. There is an overall limit of three years from
the date of first registration to pass each module. A student who has
not passed a particular module by the end of a third year of
registration will not be allowed to register for further study in that
module.

LW1104
Non-law students or those deemed by the Faculty of Law to have inadequate legal education or experience will be required to register for LW1104 Foundations of the Legal System as part of their flexi-options credits.

(c) Advanced Entry to Medicine for Dental Graduates

Subject to place availability, Dental graduates who
have a demonstrated intention of following a career in Oral Medicine
and Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery including full completion of MFD/MFDS
will be considered for admission to Medicine beyond First Year.
Applicants should apply in writing to the Admissions Office. Dental
graduates may be called for interview. The closing date for
application is 1st March each year. Late applications cannot be
considered.

(d)Direct Entry to Year 4 of the UCC/CIT
BSc (Hons) Architecture programme

Suitably qualified applicants may apply for direct entry to Year 4
of the UCC/CIT BSc (Hons) Architecture programme. Application forms
and full entry requirements are available from the Admissions Office,
UCC.

INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS

Each student who accepts a place will be sent a registration email from the Admissions Office; this will include information on the date
and time of registration, orientation programme, commencement of
lectures, etc.

LIMITATION ON REGISTRATION

Students of the University may not register in any one session for
more than one complete programme (i.e. the prescribed modules in a
group of subjects leading to a degree, diploma or other university
distinction) without the permission of the Academic Council.

Non-EU Application Process for Admission to
Undergraduate Programmes

Non-EU applications for entry to the first year of all full-time
undergraduate degree programmes are processed through the
International Office, University College Cork.

Applicants should apply using the non-EU undergraduate application
form which is available directly from the International Office, University College Cork and on the International Office website at www.ucc.ie/en/study/international

Completed application forms must be accompanied by the following
documentation:

A non-refundable application fee of €40 payable to University
College Cork. Cash or wire transfer of the amount are not
acceptable. Payment must be made via postal order, bank draft or
cheque.

Certified true copy of Birth Certificate or photocopy of Passport

Original or certified copies of School Leaving Examination
Certificate, High School Transcripts or forecast results if
available

Full academic transcript(s) of any third level studies

MCAT scores for medical applicants from the United States or
Canada

SAT or ACT scores for applicants from the United States applying
for any Courses (excluding Medicine and Dentistry)

IELTS score, TOEFL score or ETAP score for applicants whose first
language is not English

Date of Application

For entry in September 2016 students are asked to apply to the
International Office as early as possible, but in any event
not later than 31st March 2016.

UCC Restricted Application Programmes

Non-EU applications to the following programmes are restricted and
must be made by 1st February:

CK104 (Arts-Music)

CK112 (Drama and Theatre Studies)

CK114 (Social Science - Youth and Community Work)

CK115 (Social Work)

Entry Requirements

For details of minimum entry requirements for applicants from non-EU
countries please contact the International Office at internationaloffice@ucc.ie

English Language Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not English must present an
English Language Certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or ETAP). Please contact
the International Office for information on IELTS, TOEFL and
ETAP requirements.

Minimum Age Requirements

For 2016 entry, full-time degree students must normally have reached
17 years of age by 15th January 2017. Where a candidate below that age
seeks to enter UCC, a special application must be made to the
President of the University.

Availability of Places

University College Cork reserves the right to limit the number of
admissions to any programme in the light of the availability of places
for that programme.

Allocation/Acceptance of Places

The International Office will inform all applicants as soon
as possible following receipt of completed application forms, together
with required documentation, of the outcome of their application.

Information for New Students

Each non-EU student who accepts a place will be sent an information
on orientation and registration by email. Welcome packs will be given
to each student at registration.

Fees

DEFERRED ENTRY

Students who have been offered a place in University College Cork
through the CAO may be permitted, on application to the Admissions
Officer, to defer entry to the University for one year. There is a
limit on the number of deferrals that can be granted on any course.
Please note also that there are a number of instances where deferrals
are rarely granted. These include:

requests for a second deferral

high demand programmes with very limited quotas

later round offers

If you are granted a deferral, please note that the University cannot
guarantee that the programme or the relevant student fees will not be
amended for the year of entry.

The following is a summary of the procedure to be followed in
applying for a deferral:

Do not accept the offer in the manner shown on the CAO Offer
Notice.

Complete and return the Deferred
Entry Application Formwithin 3 working days of
the date the offer was issued. A non-refundable
administrative fee of 25 euro must accompany each deferral request.
This fee can be paid by cash, cheque, postal order or bank draft
made payable to University College Cork.

Deferral requests will be considered at a Deferrals Board meeting
comprising the Admissions Officer and the Deputy Admissions Officer.
A Deferrals Board meeting will take place after each round of
offers, normally before the reply date has expired. Deferral
requests are considered on a case by case basis and a range of
factors are taken into account, including demand for the programme,
programme quota, nature of the offer, reason(s) set out by the
applicant.

The Admissions Office will communicate the decision of the
Deferrals Board by email, normally within one week of the
acceptance date of the CAO Offer.

In the event that a deferral is not granted, an applicant will
be given an opportunity to accept their offer, within a specified
limited time.

Taking up a Deferral

In order to take up a deferred place, an applicant must re-apply
through CAO by 1st February in the following year, pay the
appropriate application fee to CAO, and place the deferred
course as the only preference on the CAO application. An applicant
should email admissions@ucc.ie
with their new CAO number as soon as it is received.

In the event that the conditions of the deferred place are breeched,
the guaranteed place will be forfeited and the applicant will have to reapply through the CAO and compete for a
place in the normal way.

VETTING

A condition of enrolment is applicable to all students entering programmes in the College of Medicine and
Health, Early Years and Childhood Studies (CK111), Youth and Community
Work (CK114), Social Work (CK115), Sports Studies and Physical
Education (CK116) and Education in Physical Sciences (available
through CK402, CK404, CK406 and CK408). All students are required to have clearance in accordance with University Policy & National Vetting Legislation.